African Road Trip Statistics
Route: Groningen → Morocco → West Coast of Africa → Cape Town → Malawi
Europe Segment
Northern Africa Segment
Northern Africa Segment 2
Northern Africa Segment 3
Northern Africa Segment 4
Central Africa Segment 5
Central Africa Segment 6
Central Africa Segment 7
Central Africa Segment 8
Central Africa Segment 9
Central Africa Segment 10
Central Africa Segment 11
Central Africa Segment 12
Central Africa Segment 13
Central Africa Segment 14
24,242
Total Kilometers
Groningen to Morocco: 2,683 km
Morocco to Cape Town: 13,806 km
Cape Town to Uganda: 5,330 km
2900
Liters of Diesel Fuel
Based on 15.3L/100km consumption rate for the 2007 Land Cruiser, including off-road conditions and varying terrain
26
Border Crossings
Including 3 European borders, Gibraltar ferry crossing, 20+ African borders, and major crossings like Kazangula Bridge
€4,350
Estimated Fuel Cost
Calculated at average €1.50/liter across all countries. Actual costs vary significantly by region
6,050m
Elevation Change
From sea level in Netherlands to 2,260m in Atlas Mountains, down to -155m at Lake Assal, up to 1,650m in Uganda
345
Hours of Driving
Pure driving time at average 80 km/h. Actual trip duration would be 3-6 months with stops and sightseeing
Countries on the Route
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Belgium
France
Spain
Morocco
Spanish Sahara
Mauritania
Senegal
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea
Sierra Leone
Liberia
Ivory Coast
Ghana
Togo
Benin
Nigeria
Cameroon
Congo
DR Congo
Angola
Namibia
South Africa
Lesotho
Eswatini
Mozambique
Malawi
Geographic Extremes & Key Distances
Highest Points
- Atlas Mountains, Morocco: 2,260m
- Ethiopian Highlands: 2,400m
- Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda: 1,650m
- Drakensberg, South Africa: 1,800m
Major Segments
- Groningen → Gibraltar: 1,847 km (23h)
- Morocco → Senegal: 2,200 km (27h)
- Senegal → Ghana: 1,850 km (23h)
- Ghana → Angola: 3,500 km (44h)
- Angola → Cape Town: 1,600 km (20h)
- Cape Town → Uganda: 5,330 km (67h)
Lowest Points
- Lake Assal, Djibouti: -155m
- Sahara Depression: -40m
- Atlantic Coast: 0m
- Lake Victoria: 1,135m
Major Border Crossings
- Gibraltar Ferry: 35 min crossing
- Morocco-Mauritania: Guerguerat
- Nigeria-Cameroon: Mfum
- Angola-Namibia: Oshikango
- Botswana-Zambia: Kazangula Bridge
- Tanzania-Uganda: Mutukula
Climate Zones & Temperature Extremes
Temperature Extremes
- Hottest Expected: 50°C (Sahara)
- Coldest Expected: 5°C (Atlas Mountains)
- Most Humid: 90%+ (Congo Basin)
- Driest: 5% (Sahara)
Seasonal Considerations
- Best Travel Period: Oct – Apr
- Harmattan Winds: Dec – Feb
- Rainy Season (West): May – Oct
- Rainy Season (East): Mar – May, Oct – Dec